Target level of study
Master's degree
ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
School of Pharmacy
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
The National Diploma in Oenology (DNO) at the (Bac + 5) level is the only qualification that allows you to work as an oenologist.
Etymologically, the term oenologist means "one who possesses the science of wine." An oenologist is a qualified expert who, thanks to their scientific and technical knowledge, takes full responsibility for the production of wine.
The training program lasts two years and is available as continuing education and through apprenticeship.apprenticeship. It combines theoretical teaching, practical work, conferences, visits to wine estates or companies, and internships. Many professionals are involved.
The advantages of the training program
The Oenology Training Center at the University of Montpellier has a long tradition within the Faculty of Pharmacy. It provides training and is also focused on the future with research activities. It is ideally located in Montpellier within the largest vineyard in the world. The Center, which welcomes 80 students annually over two years of study, awards the National Diploma in Oenology (equivalent to a master's degree). A bachelor's degree or equivalent in scientific disciplines is required to be eligible for the National Diploma in Oenology program.
Program
FIRST YEAR
- A mandatory pre-internship lasting 3 to 4 weeks is completed before the start of classes.
- The first year's courses focus on viticulture and knowledge of grapes and wine (analysis and control, production and processing).
SECOND YEAR
- A minimum 16-week internship (which includes a thesis and defense) must be completed at the beginning of the year.
- Thanks to the introduction of optional teaching units established in partnership with other academic institutions, students have the opportunity to further their education in the following areas: sustainable wine economics, wine biotechnology, eco-design of tomorrow's wines, production of Grands Crus, in-depth knowledge of champagne and sparkling wines, fermented and distilled products.
Select a program
First year of the national diploma in oenology
First year of the National Diploma in Oenology
Microorganisms and fermentation
6 creditsComposition and evolution of wine
8 creditsViticulture internship
3 creditsThe vine and its environment
6 creditsTechniques for analyzing musts and wines
6 credits
Second year of the national oenologist diploma
Second year of the National Diploma in Oenology
Mobility ECTS credits
Choose 1 out of 7
Apprenticeship
Wine biotechnology
3 creditsfermented and distilled products
3 creditsIn-depth knowledge of champagne and sparkling wines
3 creditsEco-design for the wines of tomorrow
3 creditsSustainable wine economy, prospects, and innovations
3 creditsbuilding great wines: quality, identity, and reputation
3 credits
Practical internship
15 creditsOPTION 1
6 creditsQuality and environmental management system
4 creditsOther vine and wine products
4 creditsother vine products CT
other vine products CC
Choose 1 out of 7
Apprenticeship
Wine biotechnology
3 creditsfermented and distilled products
3 creditsIn-depth knowledge of champagne and sparkling wines
3 creditsEco-design for the wines of tomorrow
3 creditsSustainable wine economy, prospects, and innovations
3 creditsbuilding great wines: quality, identity, and reputation
3 credits
Professional tasting
4 credits
Admission
Admission requirements
Initial training:
- Bachelor's degree in the fields of biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or agronomy.
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, DNO Preparatory Course
- Any other degree certifying a level of higher education equivalent to 180 ECTS credits in the same fields
Continuing education:
- Recognition of prior learning.
Registration procedures
Registration via e-candidat
Capacity
40 students per year
And after
Professional integration
The DNO offers young graduates and executives in continuing education specialized training and professional integration in professions related to grape or wine production:
- Manager of private or cooperative wineries,
- Production Manager
- Head of Culture
- Wine consultant,
- Quality manager.
- Head of Analysis Laboratory
- Wine trade and export
- Technical or sales manager for wine-making equipment or products
- Managers, union technicians, interprofessional organizations, industry administrations
- Purchasing management in trading companies